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Parvovirus B19 Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Test CodePARVO (Quest 8946X)
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
No additive (red-top) or SST
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature: 4 days, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: 30 days
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Setup: Mon-Sat p.m.; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgG) | <0.9 |
Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgM) | <0.9 |
Interpretive Criteria
<0.9 | Negative |
0.9-1.1 | Equivocal |
>1.1 | Positive |
Clinical Significance
Parvovirus B19 is also known as Fifth Disease. It primarily affects children and causes a rash on the face, trunk, and limbs. Joint pain and swelling is more common in adults. Although one-fifth of those affected have only mild disease, patients with sickle cell anemia or similar types of chronic anemia can suffer from acute anemia. Infection during pregnancy can lead to complications.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |